sponsorship

American  

[spon-ser-ship] / ˈspɒn sər ʃɪp /

noun

1. the position or function of a person or group who vouches for, supports, advises, or helps fund another person or an organization or project.

   The money from your sponsorship will go towards paying the child's school fees and ensuring they get three meals a day.

2. an arrangement under which a company helps fund a radio or television program, a convention or other event, or a charitable organization in return for an opportunity to advertise.

   For health-based nonprofits, securing a sponsorship from a pharmaceutical company can be a great asset, because of the money and other support it provides.

3. Christianity. the position or function of a person who promises to mentor a youth or new convert preparing for confirmation or initiation, or who answers for an infant at baptism.

   A simple “I’m praying for you” text message to the candidate can be a powerful reminder that you take your sponsorship seriously.

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Etymology

Origin of sponsorship

sponsor ( def. ) + -ship ( def. )

Example Sentences

A month later, the Clippers announced a $300-million sponsorship deal with the company.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

This year Starbucks will hand out coffee to San Francisco Pride marchers, but is skipping its usual sponsorship, according to a spokeswoman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

After completing another season there, he secured a three-year farming sponsorship in Australia, with Annie joining him in September 2025.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

These models show what a national strategy should look like: public investment, corporate sponsorship, university research capacity and continuous pathways from undergraduate study through doctoral work.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

There wasn't time to write back and forth for legal sponsorship from Ruth.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

Related Words

• aegis
• aid
• auspices
• backing
• patronage
• sponsor